- Model Questionnaire -

Thank you very much for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire, I know you're all very busy people so I do really appreciate your input on this.

The questionnaire may appear lengthy at first but most of the questions are quick multiple choice answers and the whole thing shouldn't take more than 3 to 5 minutes to complete.

I am in the process of writing an article for photographers on how to properly contact a model for the first time. I think it can sometimes not only be a little intimidating for new photographers but also there is a little confusion of the best etiquette to use when doing so. Also, there are many photographers out there who have organised many shoots in the past that might benefit from hearing the models side of things on the best ways to get in touch with you.

I myself have organised hundreds of photoshoots in past but I may well be doing it wrong too. Instead of passing on any bad habits I may have to other photographers I'd like to hear your thoughts as a model on how best to organise a photoshoot with yourself.

If you'd like remain anonymous for this questionnaire then that's absolutely fine, simply leave the 'name' space blank. Also if you'd like a link to your modelling page included at the bottom of the article once it's finished then please include it in question two.

Thanks again guys for all your help on this :)

A little about yourself

This information won't be directly shared in the article next to your name but instead the data will be used to provide context. For example '86% of models who took part in this survey are female'.

Name/Model Name

If you'd like a link to your preferred modelling profile to be included at the bottom of my article then please feel free to include it below.

It can be your website, Instagram or Facebook Page etc.

Are you Male or Female? *

Choose one

Female

Male

Are you a full-time model? (do you make most of your money from modelling)? *

Choose one

Yes

No

I'd rather not say

What levels do you model to? *

Choose the highest level you model too

fashion

lingerie

implied nude

nude

I'd rather not say

Are you currently represented by a modelling agency? *

Choose one

Yes

No

I'd rather not say

Are you responsible for booking and organising most of your own shoots? *

Choose one

Yes

No

I'd rather not say

On average, how many shoots are you booking a month? *

Choose one

1-5

5-10

10-20

20-30

30+

I'd rather not say

The next section is about photographers before they contact you

Would you agree or disagree with the following statement: *

Would you agree or disagree with the following statement:

It is important that a photographer read your model profile before contacting you

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Rate the importance of the information a photographer should be aware of before contacting you. *

Rate the importance of the information a photographer should be aware of before contacting you.

Do you agree or disagree that it is vital for a photographer to clearly understand the following about you BEFORE contacting you:

Modelling Levels

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Your Height

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Your Weight

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Whether you shoot TF or Paid shoots only

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Your Location

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Your additional information like current tattoos and piercings

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Receiving that first message from a photographer

When a photographer contacts you, what are your PREFERRED methods of INITIAL contact? *

Tick all that are appropriate to you.

Email

Facebook Messenger

Instagram

Direct message via your website

Your agent only

Phone Call

Text Message

WhatsApp

In that initial first message do you prefer a photographer to send you; *

Please select one

A long but concise message detailing all the information about a potential shoot

Several shorter messages that take the form of a conversation over several days

You're fine with either

Rate the importance of the information below in that FIRST MESSAGE you'll receive from the photographer. *

The Date & Time of the potential shoot

Very Important

Preferred

Would be nice

Not important

Rate the importance of the information below in that FIRST MESSAGE you'll receive from the photographer. *

The expected length of the shoot

Very Important

Preferred

Would be nice

Not important

Rate the importance of the information below in that FIRST MESSAGE you'll receive from the photographer. *

Is this a paid or TF shoot

Very Important

Preferred

Would be nice

Not important

Rate the importance of the information below in that FIRST MESSAGE you'll receive from the photographer. *

The shoots Location

Very Important

Preferred

Would be nice

Not important

Rate the importance of the information below in that FIRST MESSAGE you'll receive from the photographer. *

The photographers ideas for the shoot (be honest) ;)

Very Important

Preferred

Would be nice

Not important

Rate the importance of the information below in that FIRST MESSAGE you'll receive from the photographer. *

The potential styling options and ideas for the shoot

Very Important

Preferred

Would be nice

Not important

Rate the importance of the information below in that FIRST MESSAGE you'll receive from the photographer. *

If it's a test shoot; What you the model will receive in exchange for your time

Very Important

Preferred

Would be nice

Not important

Rate the importance of the information below in that FIRST MESSAGE you'll receive from the photographer. *

If it's a test shoot; How long you will likely have to wait before you receive your images

Very Important

Preferred

Would be nice

Not important

After you've arranged the photoshoot

Do you think it's a good idea for the photographer to suggest meeting for a coffee before the shoot? *

Choose one

I'd prefer to meet a photographer prior to shooting with them.

If a photographer wants to meet in-person prior to a shoot then I'm happy to do so.

I'd love to meet every photographer I work with beforehand but I unfortunately there just isn't enough time.

I would never meet a photographer in-person before a shoot. We are busy professionals, you wouldn't expect to meet the plumber for coffee before he came to your home.

After the shoot details have been confirmed and the date has been set for the shoot, how many times do you feel it is appropriate for the photographer to 'remind' you of the details. *

I appreciate this is a vague question but I often hear of photographers contacting the model everyday leading up to a shoot 'to chat' and 'remind' them about the shoot. Perhaps you feel this might not be appropriate.

Once the week before

Once the day before

A couple of times in the week leading up to the shoot

Everyday

Never - I'm a professional, I don't need to be reminded.

Do you give out your phone number to photographers prior to a photoshoot? *

Choose one

Always

Yes but with the intention of them using it for texting only

Only upon request

Never

Would you be suspicious of a photographers intentions if they asked for your phone number prior to the photoshoot? *

Choose one

Yes

No

I'd rather not say

Thank you and this last section is optional

Do you have any words of advice to share for new photographers looking to contact you for the first time?

Email

If you'd like me to email you a link to the article once it's finished then please leave your preferred email address below and I will do so once it's released. I will not pass it onto any other third party.

Thank you so much for taking the time to fill all of that out, I really appreciate it :)